Climate in Meekatharra (Australia)

The climate of Meekatharra is subtropical desert, with mild, dry winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot summers, during which good weather prevails but some thunderstorms can break out. The sun shines all year round.
The village, founded at the time of the gold rush, is located in the state of Western Australia, at 26 degrees south latitude and 520 meters (1,705 ft) above sea level.



In winter, from June to August, the temperature can sometimes drop to around freezing, although during the day, with the sun, it rises considerably.
In summer, from November to March, it can get very hot during the day, and the temperature can exceed 40 °C (104 °F), with peaks of 45 °C (113 °F).
However, during certain periods, it can be cool at night.
Even though the climate can be defined as desert, in this season, as mentioned, thunderstorms can break out, the frequency and intensity of which can vary according to the year.

Best Time

To visit Meekatharra you can choose winter, from June to August, as it is the coolest and driest period of the year.

Meekatharra - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 31.6 °C (88.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 250 millimeters (9.8 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 3 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (September) to 45 mm (1.8 in) in the wettest one (February). Here is the average precipitation.

Meekatharra - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.6 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) and a maximum of 38.7 °C (101.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it dropped to 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) in January 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111 °F). However, it reached 47.1 °C (116.8 °F) in January 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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February is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 37.1 °C (98.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it dropped to 14.1 °C (57.4 °F) in February 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108 °F). However, it reached 44.8 °C (112.6 °F) in February 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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March is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) in March 2001.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 44.5 °C (112.1 °F) in March 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.1 °C (62.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 5.7 °C (42.3 °F) in April 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 40.6 °C (105.1 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.2 °C (39.6 °F) in May 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 34.9 °C (94.8 °F) in May 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in June 2014.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in June 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F) and a maximum of 20 °C (68 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) in July 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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August is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.6 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) and a maximum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 1.5 °C (34.7 °F) in August 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 33.4 °C (92.1 °F) in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in September 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 37.1 °C (98.8 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) in October 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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November is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in November 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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December is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (72 °F) and a maximum of 37 °C (98.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it dropped to 12.8 °C (55 °F) in December 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in December 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).